Never Too Far Novel

That made her heart skip a beat. “Hi, Mr. Quarles.” She smiled and waved at him.

“Is it convenient to visit your company?” Ethan suddenly opened the car door and got out. Josephine didn’t dare to bring him around in the company, so she politely said, “It is not convenient since it’s office hours now. But there is a coffee shop next door. We can go there.”

“Ok.” Ethan raised his eyebrows and got out of the car. Josephine was dressed in workwear today. She had a slim-fit suit jacket and pants on, which showcased her attractive figure.

With that, Josephine led him into the cafe and they chose a seat next to the window. Josephine then asked him what coffee he wanted.

“Just give me whatever flavor you like!” Ethan said. He wasn’t being picky and chose to have her favorite drink.

She ordered two cups of regular coffee and sat down. She smiled and asked Ethan, who was sitting in front of her, “Mr. Quarles, your job seems to be flexible!”

“Yes, I can work as long as I have a laptop with me. I don’t need a fixed office location.” Ethan nodded and mentioned.

Josephine knew she shouldn’t envy the flexibility that he had because he was the business owner. Only business owners had such freedom.

Just then, Josephine’s phone rang and she answered it, “Hello?”

“Josephine, where are you? Come back to your seat soon. There’s still a pile of videos to be edited. I need them before the end of the day.” Katrina’s voice could be heard from the other end.

“It’s lunchtime now and I have the right to take a break,” Josephine replied.

“I’m just reminding you so that you can get it done by this afternoon,” Katrina said and hung up.

Josephine sighed in frustration, and Ethan could tell from her phone call and expression that she was clearly having a tough time at work.

“Are you having any difficulties at work?” Ethan asked her as he picked up his coffee mug.

Josephine lifted up the mug of coffee that was just served and took a sip. “It’s not difficulties; it’s more of a challenge. One of the female anchors in our station is stepping down, and I want to compete for her position.”

“Do you have confidence?” Ethan asked curiously.

Josephine leaned closer to him and whispered, “Of course, but unfortunately, one of the competitors is the director’s sister-in-law. I’m afraid that there would be nepotism, and that I wouldn’t stand a chance at all.”

Hearing that, Ethan looked at her sympathetically and softly asked, “Do you really want to be a news anchor?”

“I do! This is my dream.” Josephine’s eyes lit up as she spoke.

“Do you need my help?” Ethan smiled.

At first, Josephine was surprised, then she thought for a moment before refusing. “No, I don’t need it. In terms of work, I still want to succeed based on my ability and credentials. It’s getting late and I have to go back to work. Mr. Quarles, do you want to stay here for a while?”

Ethan smirked as he looked at her before glancing at his watch. “I have a meeting to attend soon.”

“Is that so? Then let’s end our meeting here today, and I’ll treat you to coffee next time.” Josephine smiled.

“Okay, let’s go!” Ethan said while standing up. As they walked, Josephine was being thoughtful and opened the coffee shop door for him, which made Ethan feel like a guest. He was amused but at the same time, he couldn’t do anything about it.

Josephine walked toward the company building, thinking that Ethan would return to his car, but to her surprise, he was following her.

“Mr. Quarles, your car is over there,” Josephine thought he had forgotten where he had parked and kindly reminded him.

Hearing that, Ethan smiled and pointed to her company’s entrance, “I’m going inside for a meeting.”

Josephine was stunned upon hearing that. The entire building was their company’s office area. Is he here to discuss a collaboration?

She pointed to her company building and asked, “You are coming to my company for a meeting?”

“Mm-hmm!” Ethan replied in a very deep and sexy voice.

Josephine couldn’t guess what meeting he was going to attend, but she didn’t want to pry too much, so she made a gesture and said, “Come on then!”

Ethan followed her and they went in. Suddenly, all of the six female receptionists were attracted to him and looked over. Josephine intentionally kept a distance from him by standing half a meter away. Ethan smirked upon noticing that. When they reached the elevator, Josephine rushed over from behind him to hold the elevator door for him like a server.

Ethan tried to suppress the laughter as he was amused by Josephine’s behavior. When they entered the elevator, Josephine asked him, “Which floor, please?”

“16th floor,” Ethan replied.

Josephine blinked her eyes when she realized that it was where the company’s executives held meetings. While pressing the button for the 16th floor, she also pressed the button for the 8th floor.

Finally, they arrived on the 8th floor. Josephine quickly said goodbye, “I’ll leave first. Goodbye.”

“Goodbye,” Ethan replied in a deep voice.

As soon as Josephine got off the elevator, she felt a little dazed. Her mind was full of questions about what he was doing in the company and why he was going to the meeting room on the 16th floor. Is he here to meet a client?

As Josephine walked, she almost bumped into someone and that person was angered.

“Josephine, are you blind? Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

Josephine sure was unlucky. The person she almost bumped into was Katrina. “Look at you. And you dare think about getting promoted with this kind of behavior. You must be dreaming.” Katrina sneered.

Following that, Josephine let out a sigh and walked back to her desk. Wren was curious and asked, “Where did you go? Why did you just come back now?”

“I was meeting a friend at the coffee shop downstairs,” Josephine replied.

“What kind of friend? A male friend?” Wren teased, “Is Luke still pursuing you?”

“I ran into him at the wedding,” Josephine replied.

“He’s not bad. At least he’s from a wealthy family. You should stop being picky and might as well go for him. You’re getting old so you shouldn’t be too choosy,” Wren said.

“Wren, this is about my marriage. I have to marry someone I love, not just someone who loves me. This concerns my happiness for the rest of my life. I don’t lack money. I just want to be with someone I’m in love with,” Josephine said.

“Don’t be too naive. Do you think you can find true love in this day and age? Love can’t fill your stomach, but money can fulfill all your material needs and buy your happiness and contentment. I think Luke is not bad.” Wren thought Josephine’s standards were too high.

“Anyway, I won’t settle for less. I want to be with someone I love.” Josephine sighed.

“Tsk, I predict you will become an old lonely woman,” Wren, who was engaged, hoped Josephine would find a partner soon so they could have common topics to talk about.

“I don’t mind being an old lonely woman. Being alone is quite nice,” Josephine said nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, Katrina came to deliver some documents to the office on the sixteenth floor. As she walked past the conference room, she couldn’t help but peek inside through the slightly open blinds. Her jaw dropped when she saw Ethan inside.

Oh my god! Where did this handsome man come from? That man happened to be in a meeting with Atticus.

The quick-witted Katrina noticed an assistant carrying tea and she approached her and said, “I’ll take the tea, you can go do something else!”

The assistant happened to have something to attend to and handed her the tea. Katrina then knocked on the door nervously and excitedly before pushing it open. Even though she didn’t look directly at Ethan, her heart was already racing.

“Mr. Kowalski, here’s your tea,” Katrina handed a cup of tea to Atticus Kowalski, the director, and then handed another to Ethan. Katrina boldly took the opportunity to steal a glance at Ethan and she almost fainted right after. Ethan was so good-looking that he could be the reincarnation of Apollo. His face must have been carved by God himself. He was just too handsome.

“Kat, you can leave now!” Atticus had to remind his sister-in-law to leave.

Katrina quickly walked out of the room with a flushed face while pressing her chest to calm her heartbeat. Oh my God! He’s the perfect husband I’ve always dreamed of! When Atticus comes out later, I must ask him who that man is and ask him to introduce that man to me.

At this moment, in the conference room, Atticus handed over a cigarette, but Ethan waved his hand. “I don’t smoke.”

“Have some tea then, Mr. Quarles.” Atticus didn’t dare neglect this precious investor who came to their door. Their TV station’s funds were tight now, and they had already started to look for external investors. They didn’t know that they would find one so quickly. Moreover, if this gentleman invested, he would inject a large amount of capital and directly purchase 52% of the company’s shares, becoming the largest shareholder.

“Mr. Quarles, if I may ask, why did you choose our TV station?” Atticus was also confused, for Ethan’s status and wealth were such that even if he were to invest in ten famous TV stations, it would just be a matter of words, but he chose their station.

“For personal reasons. If there are no other issues, we can sign the contract anytime, and the funds will be transferred to your account within an hour,” Ethan said calmly.

Atticus had been looking for investors for almost a year now, and finally, a tycoon had come. How could he let him go? So, he immediately nodded. “Okay, I’ll prepare the contract right away. From now on, Mr. Quarles, you will have the highest executive power in the company, and I will follow your orders completely.”

After a nod, Ethan picked up the teacup to take a sip. “Okay, you go ahead and prepare the documents. I’ll take a look around at my leisure.”

do you need our vice president to

just walk around by

replied, “Okay. I’ll notify you when

and looking at the scenery outside. For him, this place was his vacation spot, as he had taken a six-month leave

pushed the door open, he remembered that Josephine had stopped on the eighth floor earlier, so her workplace should also be

in, Josephine held her face, struggling to stay awake. Even coffee can’t save me. This must be a post-vacation work syndrome. I’m

position. When the warm afternoon sun shone on her, she couldn’t resist the urge to doze off anymore. She looked around and saw that her team leader was not in her seat, so she quickly found

corridor were buzzing with excitement as Ethan appeared. He politely asked one of the female employees, “Excuse me, may I know where Josephine’s

seats in the large working space, near the window,” the female employee replied, her heart filled with envy. He’s here

the working space, the whole bustling room seemed to instantly quiet down as everyone stopped what they were doing to look at the

who missed seeing his handsome figure as she was currently asleep on her

At once, she recalled that she had seen him in a photo on Josephine’s phone. She

desk, an affectionate and nonchalant smile played on his lips. He walked over

here to find Josephine,

to be embarrassed, Wren

when she felt someone touching her arm. So, she muttered

up.” Wren tried harder to wake

realize that she wasn’t at home but at work. She quickly opened her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and she woke up instantly. Then, she sensed that someone was standing in front of her desk, so she

hole. F*ck! When did Ethan come? And he’s standing right in front of me. Did I drool? She quickly wiped her mouth, thankfully finding nothing. “Why are you here, Mr. Quarles?” While blushing, she stood

answered, “No reason. I just wanted to see you.” His

done with your meeting?” She finally looked at him, meeting his deep and mesmerizing eyes, which made her face even

through the documents

this moment, her face was

Kowalski sent me to look for

to Josephine. “I’ll

take care,” Josephine answered and watched him

around her desk, all clamoring to ask, “Who is

your relationship

pursuing you, or are you

looks very rich. What business is he discussing

as she was surrounded and felt a little suffocated. Immediately, she stood up and answered,

each other, why would this handsome man come

the others left, Wren whispered to Josephine, “Joey, does the husband of your dreams look

dare not

kind of relationship do you have with him? Tell me. I

to say hello to me,” Josephine explained, feeling a little guilty as she

Tribus TV. After that, he turned to Atticus and said, “I heard that your company has a vacant female anchor position. I would like to

you have in mind, Mr.

“Josephine Jacobson.”

Atticus was stunned and finally seemed to understand why Ethan had invested in their company. Did

takes for the job. Okay, we will talk to her immediately, and we will train her if she is interested.” He didn’t dare oppose his suggestion.

to invite Josephine,” Ethan reminded

replied, “Of course. Josephine is our key training target. Of course, she

have some other things to attend to. Contact me tonight,” Ethan said as he

he committed a total of 725 million

Atticus instantly breathed a sigh of relief as his struggling TV station finally received a new lease on life. Moreover, the

over. “Call Josephine

was a little puzzled. Why did Mr. Kowalski suddenly

in her mind, she went up to the director’s office. As soon as she entered, she saw the usually serious Atticus smiling at her and greeting her, “Hi, Josephine! Come on

there something you need

to the couch and sat himself down as well. He looked like he had become ten years younger, and even the bald spot

down, she couldn’t help feeling nervous.

you first tell me what kind of relationship you have with Mr.

Mr. Kowalski? What kind

Quarles is pursuing you,

face flushed, and she quickly waved her hand. “No, no.

at Josephine very seriously and said, “Tell me the

“We’re really not. We’re just friends who have had a meal

is pursuing you

sure about that.” She didn’t dare simply answer this question. If the answer was no, she would

Atticus scrutinized her face with sharp eyes. In his eyes, she was a pretty and

so she forced a smile and asked,

guys close? You should know what he’s here for.” He didn’t answer

she chuckled awkwardly. “I was

3.00PM later. Go home early and dress yourself up. I have a social engagement for

to dress up? I’m just a small reporter. I don’t think I need to be there even if there is an

don’t have to go home. Instead, go to the dress shop next door. I’ll call

don’t think that’s necessary,

absolutely necessary. You can go now.” After saying that, Atticus waved his

understand why she was being asked to attend a

and asked directly, “Atticus, who was that handsome man

he asked, “Why?

to marry, Atticus. Ivanka keeps asking you to introduce me to someone.

at his sister-in-law’s face, which was quite pretty, but someone

you, Kat, but the

Atticus. Just introduce him to

do. We have a banquet among the high-level executives tonight, and Mr. Quarles will be there too. You can come along. That’s the

work early and go home to dress

okay.” Atticus let her leave

desk, she continued to work absentmindedly. She looked at her phone several times, wanting to ask Ethan what he was doing at the company and if he would be at the dinner tonight that Atticus had asked her to join. Could it be that Mr. Kowalski thought Ethan

want with

“It’s nothing. Just work-related.”

he promoting you? I

4.30PM. So, she got up and

her with makeup and selecting dresses. She picked a classic black mini dress that could be worn for both daily wear and dinner

one. Seeing that, she wondered, Will I see Ethan tonight? With that thought in mind, she left the dress shop

we’ll be waiting for you at this restaurant. Josephine is here too.’ When he read the second part of the message,

elevator. Just as it was about to close, someone rushed in from the opposite, and the elevator opened again. To her surprise, it

wearing a mini dress, her eyes flickered with surprise, and she asked, “Where are

company dinner. What

the afternoon and went to look for Atticus as soon as she returned to the company,

didn’t want

most handsome man is mine, so you better not try to compete with me,” Katrina said with a commanding look while crossing her arms in front of her

that, Josephine waved her off.

she couldn’t help but feel slightly nervous. Josephine usually only wore shirts and jeans tonight, yet she exuded a flamboyant and bold beauty tonight after dressing up. That gave Katrina a sense of crisis. Mr. Quarles won’t take interest in

he

Your mission tonight is to

shareholder?”

in our company and entered as the largest shareholder.” Atticus revealed the truth so that Josephine and

in surprise, and she asked, “Are

the company from now on. Your chance has come, Josephine. You have to try your best to serve him

What does he mean by ‘serve him well?’ Does he mean I have to be Ethan’s companion throughout

Katrina was confident. “Don’t worry, Atticus. I will

that, Josephine turned around to see Katrina’s ambitious smile and thought to herself, Does she want to

Why did Ethan invest in our company? Our company has been struggling in the TV industry for the past few years. With his investment insight, he couldn’t have targeted our company. So, the meeting that he mentioned was about this investment, which makes him suddenly

a sense of inexplicable happiness. After all, having a familiar face in the company’s top management would be beneficial for

was also pleasantly surprised. I didn’t expect that handsome man to become our company’s boss, but with that, we can meet and interact with each other more often at work. Will I eventually become his wife? Just thinking about it made her so happy that she was on cloud nine. She had already started to imagine scenes of her dating Ethan at the company in

arrived, and they were ready to particularly put their focus on this major shareholder

to pull out the last chair to sit down, Atticus beckoned her over and said, “Josephine,

turned out to be on the left side

hand and said, “No, it’s

is your seat.”

in that seat. The main seat must be for Mr. Quarles and sitting next to him means that I’m one step closer to my

to the main seat. As soon as she sat down, the vice presidents couldn’t help but cast admiring glances at her. With a pendant lamp shining on her,

Why does Atticus arrange the seats in such a way that gives Josephine the chance to get close to Mr. Quarles? Shouldn’t

black shirt and vest, with a limited edition

faster, while Katrina was excitedly covering her mouth. She couldn’t believe how sexy and wild Ethan looked

the charming figure sitting under the light beside the main seat. Josephine just happened to look up, and their eyes met.

Please have a seat,” Atticus

the main seat. After sitting down, his gaze

smiled. It’s great that he has become